Post-Thanksgiving hike planned on the Barrington Trail

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Nov 13, 2012 at 3:15 AMNov 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM

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Get to know Barrington's Trails

BARRINGTON — The Barrington Conservation Commission and Natural Heritage Committee invite you to join us in burning off some of those Thanksgiving calories with a hike on the Barrington Trail on Friday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.

We are pleased to offer these hikes on the many natural treasures of lakes, forests, wildlife, wetlands, rivers and farmlands, all a part of Barrington's exquisite natural heritage of “open space,” many of which are protected by conservation easements and are open to the public for hiking and cross-country skiing.

Both a trail map and the history of the Barrington Trail can be found on the Barrington Conservation Commission website: http://barringtonconcom.org/1._Barrington_Trail_Main_Page.html

The Barrington Trail goes through a mix of conservation and private land and was created by the Barrington Trails Committee in 2001. We will walk through the section off Green Hill Road that goes by the Isinglass River, protected in 2002 under the DES Rivers Management and Protection Program.

Hiking boots and poles are recommended for this 1 1/2 mile walk. Bring water, snacks and rain gear. Please do not bring pets.

Directions to the Barrington Trail (north end): We will meet at the junction of Seavey Bridge and Green Hill Roads.

-- From the Route 125 and Route 9 intersection at the lights, go north for a little over 1 mile;-- Turn left onto Greenhill Road and drive 0.9 miles until you come to a small bridge (Seavey Bridge) crossing the Isinglass River; -- Immediately before the bridge, turn left onto Seavey Bridge Road (a dirt road) and park off the road to the right; the trail begins here